The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is the national assembly of Roman Catholic bishops in the United States that coordinates collective pastoral activity, issues guidance on moral and doctrinal matters, and represents Catholic teaching in public policy and ecclesial affairs.
Advocates policies grounded in Catholic social teaching, commonly pursuing positions on pro-life and bioethics issues (opposition to abortion and euthanasia), religious liberty and conscience protections, immigration and refugee policy, poverty alleviation and social welfare, health care and conscience rights, education and family policy, criminal justice reform, and environmental stewardship.
Primarily funded by assessments and contributions from U.S. dioceses and bishops, supplemented by donations from individuals and parishes, grants, and program fees.
U.S. Catholic dioceses and their bishops; national Catholic organizations frequently working with the conference include Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Relief Services, the Catholic Health Association, the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC), and various diocesan offices and episcopal committees.
Religious institution (national episcopal conference / nonprofit ecclesiastical body)
